Support vulnerable youth overnight at Covenant House Vancouver using trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and robust crisis response skills. This casual role works onsite with youth.

As a Youth Worker, you will build professional relationships with youth aged 16 to 24. You will work across Community Support Services and Sanctuary programs. The work requires experience with low-barrier settings, homelessness, substance use, and mental health concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

- Welcome youth and respond to immediate needs
- Provide food, clothing, transportation, and practical resources
- Support personal planning, life skills, and referrals
- Respond to behavioral, mental health, and substance use concerns
- Document notes, incidents, and routine program information





Requirements:

- Related social service diploma or degree and one year experience
- Alternatively, three years full-time similar low-barrier experience
- Experience supporting youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice
- Ability to manage critical incidents and maintain professional boundaries

Bring youth support, crisis response, and harm reduction experience to Covenant House Vancouver’s overnight programs serving vulnerable youth.

📌 Overnight Youth Worker Vancouver (Canada)
🏢 Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
📍 Canada